Fresh calls for NYC ban after latest chopper crash
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has made a renewed call to ban non-essential helicopters from Manhattan following a deadly crash in the city Monday. The aircraftʼs pilot
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Industry irked by de Blasio plan to cut emissions
The developer of one the nationʼs most sustainable new developments was left baffled by Mayor Bill de Blasioʼs claim theyʼd got it “wrong.” Unveiling his
Vicki Been to replace Alicia Glenn as Deputy Mayor of housing
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Vicki Been will serve as the new Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development. Been is a nationally recognized expert
New law to create more legal basements
Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed legislation to create a pathway for transforming certain basement and cellar apartments into safe, legal, affordable homes. The new
REBNY throws support behind new office to protect vulnerable tenants
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants during his State of the City address on January 10. The
Amazon HQ2 advisory groups set up
The city and state have created community committees to weigh in on Amazon’s HQ2 plans for Long Island City. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor
City on pace to meet affordable housing goal
New York Building Congress, NYBC, says New York’s affordable housing is keeping pace with city-designated benchmarks, adding almost 35,000 new units since 2014. According to
Report: Property taxes crushing New York families
New York’s working families are being burdened by property taxes that have risen at three times the rate of their incomes. According to a new
City announces construction of new LES ferry landing
The mayor announced today the start of construction for the Lower East Side’s new dock as part of the NYC Ferry Service. The Lower East
City rolls out the red carpet for Grammy Awards new headquarters
Mayor Bill de Blasio opened the doors to the 60th Annual Grammy Awards a little ahead of time this week. The mayor was on hand